Ebook Code: REAU5038

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1 Ebook Code: REAU5038

2 Contents Science and Technology, Society and Environment/HSIE What is a Mammal?... 6 Aquatic Animals... 7 Looking at the Humpback... 8 Whale Acrobatics... 9 Food Chains Keeping Track of the Weather Animal Survival Features of Humpback Whales Life Cycles Whale Migration Paths How to Help Save the Whale Plant and Animal Products English Writing a Postcard Contractions Descriptive Devices Similes Descriptive Devices Adjectives Whale Crossword Spelling Strategies Find-a-Word Tips to Save the Environment Mathematics Endangered Species Rubbish From Our Homes Seeing the Whales Visual Art Poster on Effects of Humans on Antarctica What to do if you find a Beached Whale Advertisement for Whale Watching Research/ICT (Internet Activities) Up to the Minute News About Whales Whale Research Whale Songs Types of Whales Investigating Antarctica Greenhouse Gases in Antarctica Endangered Whales Answers Bibliography Suggested Websites:

3 Teachers Notes Rationale The Humpback Whale Activity Book is a text based resource for students aged 8 to 12. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the resource, The Humpback Whale A Very Spcecial Mammal, available from Ready-Ed Publications, but it also can be used as a stand-alone resource. The worksheets include activities relevant to Science, Society and Environment/HSIE, English, Mathematics, Visual Art and ICT (Information Communication Technology). The range of topics covered includes environmental concerns, animal behaviour, inherited and learned characteristics, the classification of animals and the endangered status of animals. Skills include creative writing, using descriptive devices, comprehension and critical thinking, developing spelling strategies, reading, interpreting and creating graphs, and using the Internet and library to research topics. Objectives To foster a greater understanding of the interdependence of humans and animals To develop skills in comprehension and critical thinking To develop and refine research skills To recognise the importance of biodiversity in nature To read and interpret statistical information related to the environment To appreciate and value the importance of preserving the environment and conserving species. Website references Many of the websites listed in this book are linked to the Ready-Ed website listed below. This saves the teacher and/or student from typing in the addresses each time. External websites referred to in this book will be updated through the Ready-Ed site below should they disappear or modify their address after publication. Bookmark this site for ease of use: 5

4 Strand: Science and Technology, Society and Environment/HSIE What is a Mammal? Read Page 4 in The Humpback Whale resource book A mammal is an animal which lives on land or in the sea. Characteristics of mammals: Lungs to breathe in air A bony skeleton Hair which covers most of its body A large brain so it can learn things from experience 1. Add some more characteristics typical of mammals. 2. Write down the features of mammals which humans have: 3. Write down the features of mammals which humpback whales have: 4. Which of the following are mammals? Humans are mammals and so are humpback whales. List some of your favourite mammals here: 6

5 Strand: Science and Technology, Society and Environment/HSIE Aquatic Animals Match each of the animals with its outline: A B D I G C K E J H F L jellyfish starfish shark beluga squid swordfish stingray tuna angelfish frog whale dolphin These animals are all aquatic, which means they live in water. 7

6 Strand: Science and Technology, Society and Environment/HSIE Looking at the Humpback Read Pages 7 8 in The Humpback Whale resource book Label the parts on the drawing of the whale below. tail flukes dorsal fin fins or wings pleats spout hole eye baleen bumps What special things do you notice about a humpback whale? 8

7 Strand: Science and Technology, Society and Environment/HSIE Whale Acrobatics Read Pages in The Humpback Whale resource book Draw a picture of all the different things whales can do in the water. Write a description of each action underneath. The first one is done for you. Blowing or spouting Breaching Tail lobbing or slapping When a whale comes to the surface to breathe it blows out a spray of air, water and oil through its spout hole. Spyhopping Fin waving Tail dancing Diving Bubble netting 9

8 Strand: Science and Technology, Society and Environment/HSIE Food Chains Read Page 20 in The Humpback Whale resource book Here is an example of a food chain for a baleen type whale: begin with sunshine? to help microscopic creatures grow. sunlightphytoplanktonkrillwhaleorca Complete the following food chains using the pictures below. One has been done for you. 1. sunlight plant seedsmouse snake kookaburra 2. sunlight human 3. sunlight elephant 4. sunlight shark 5. sunlight polar bear Did you know that all food chains Sunlight provides energy mouse phytoplankton cow grass plant seeds fish seal phytoplankton prawn fish snake elephant food 10